Cheapest exchange for spot trading

Q: Why are spot fees higher than futures fees?

Spot maker/taker fees are typically 0.1% or more, versus around 0.02%/0.05% on perpetual futures, because spot involves taking full ownership of the asset and exchanges compete harder on derivatives volume. Native-token discounts and volume tiers can narrow the gap.

Q: How do I lower my spot trading fees?

Use limit (maker) orders, reach higher 30-day volume tiers, and hold the exchange’s native token for a discount where offered. Some venues also run zero-maker promotions on specific pairs.

For buying and holding crypto, spot fees vary a lot more between exchanges than most people realize. Here are the major venues ranked by published spot taker fee, cheapest first.

Spot fees, ranked

#	Exchange	Maker	Taker
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5	Locked venue
6	Aster	0.005%	0.040%	Open account
7	MEXC	0.000%	0.050%	Open account
8	Hyperliquid	0.040%†	0.070%†	Open account
9	edgeX	0.040%†	0.070%†	Open account
10	Binance	0.100%	0.100%	Open account
11	Bybit	0.100%†	0.100%†	Open account
12	OKX	0.080%	0.100%	Open account
n/a	BitMEXClosed	0.050%	0.050%	BitMEX is shutting down on 23 September 2026. New positions stop 26 August. Close positions and withdraw before then.

† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.

† VIP uses 14-day volume, estimated from 30-day volume assuming evenly distributed activity. Hyperliquid spot volume counts twice.

Published entry-tier rates; many exchanges lower these with volume or a native-token discount.

Find your cheapest venue

Spot fees compress as your volume grows, and some venues run zero-maker promotions. FeeEdge ranks all 33 exchanges by your real cost based on your volume and maker/taker mix.

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FAQ

Which crypto exchange is cheapest for spot trading?

There is no single cheapest spot venue. It depends on your monthly volume and maker/taker mix. Check your profile in the FeeEdge calculator. Check it in the calculator.

Why are spot fees higher than futures fees?

Spot fees are typically 0.1%+, versus ~0.02%/0.05% on perps, because spot means taking full ownership of the asset and exchanges compete hardest on derivatives volume. Token discounts and volume tiers narrow the gap.

How do I lower my spot trading fees?

Use limit orders, reach higher 30-day volume tiers, and hold a native token for a discount where offered. Some venues run zero-maker promotions on specific pairs.